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A new coal processing method has been developed that will remove water and some impurities from PRB coal without exposing that processed coal to spontaneous combustion: http://www.energycentral.com/centers/news/daily/article.cfm?aid=6039870 http://www.fmifuel.com/index.shtml If commercially successful the effect on railroads is twofold: Unit trains out of the PRB can haul 30% more BTU's than currently, and those few steam locomotives still around can run a little longer between refueling and a little cleaner out of the stack. The problem with other coal drying processes is that spontaneous combustion which required closed hoppers for transport. This Cowboy Coal can be hauled in regular coal hoppers/gondolas.
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